Society

A female artist in Kabul has voiced concern at dwindling interest in calligraphy in modern-day Afghanistan, saying the art has no value for the people.

SHIBERGHAN (Pajhwok): Eight years old enmity between two families in northern Jawzjan province has come to an end through the mediation of tribal elders, ulema and local officials.

The World Food Programme (WFP) provided 350,000 tons of food assistance to vulnerable people in Afghanistan last year, the organization said on Sunday.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Islamic Development Bank (IDB) have inked three agreements to support educational programmes, healthcare services and livelihood opportunities in Afghanistan.

Following mediation from tribal leaders and local officials, a 62-year-old enmity has ended between two families in the Nazyan district of eastern Nangarhar province.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Some women who promoted the violation of Hijab in society have been arrested by women police, an official said on Thursday.

FARAH CITY (Pajhwok): Travelers arriving from other provinces to western Farah province say there is no guesthouse and inn to stay for night in Farah

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) has announced grounding 33 passenger buses and removing extra seats from some.

KUNDUZ CITY (Pajhwok): A tribal elder in northern Kunduz province resolved tens of small and complicated local disputes at his personal cost in the past two years.

MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajwhok): Visually impaired people in northern Balkh province say the government should pave the way for their education and jobs in local . .

A 12-year-old enmity between two families in the Alingar district of eastern Laghman province.

As many as 213 personal and tribal feuds were resolved across the country last year, says the deputy minister of border and tribal affairs.